Forbidden Words
Seige hissed deeply, glancing down at the hole in his stomach. It wouldn't be potentially fatal for another half hour if he guessed right. That wasn't why he hissed though. That bastard got away. He had played dead when Seige had started really bringing it down on him. Just as Seige had gotten close the bitch shoved a 4-inch diameter piece of Dragonslayer Iron through his stomach and pinned him to the wall.
Ignoring the homosexual pretext to that, Seige grabbed the rod firmly and retched it out with a minor grunt of pain. It was always a symptom of using that. He hardly felt pain. Pain is what kept him further away from his father. It is what separates him from that psychopath. He quickly watched as his anger affected the Dragon Iron he was holding. It began to rust and decay. A gust of wind blew the remnant rust away.
"Seige! Are you alright?!" He heard the voice of Makarov
Seige quickly dispelled his transformation before Makarov got close enough to notice. He looked up and wordlessly grabbed his discarded clothing. This was becoming a trend, wasn't it? He mentally chuckled.
"Phantom has decided that they don't like Fairy Tail to be idle." Seige stated to Makarov, "What do you plan to do about that?"
The Master looked conflicted for the first time since Seige had met him. Was it something more than magic that bound these people? Seige didn't know, but he should look into that later. He waited quietly for an answer while looking at the newly risen sun. Damn... he and Gajeel really went at it. If so, why did it take so long for Makarov to get here?
"I should have been here sooner. I have attempted to keep my children from the woes of the world as best I can, but I now see Phantom will not allow that. While you have not been a member long, you are still one nonetheless. I have dragged you into something that has little to do with you." Makarov admitted
"I'll heal." Seige said firmly, "The problem is what would have happened if I hadn't been here. Gajeel would have probably taken out Levy and whoever she was with."
"Team ShadowGear." Makarov mumbled to himself quietly, "We can't let this continue."
"I agree." Seige said turning away from the sunset, "So, what are you going to do?"
"Follow me." The Master stated calmly
Seige wordlessly grabbed his hat which had been knocked off of his head over the course of the fight. If there was anything he could relate to, it was having that kind of pressure on you. He respected that. Seige followed the short man.
"You know, I'm finding it harder and harder to fault your guild and the magic that binds you."
"Is that so?" Makarov chuckled out
"What's so funny?"
"The only Magic that binds us is the Magic of family." Makarov states with a nostalgic smile
"You expect me to believe that bullshit? I can clearly feel that this guild mark does more than sign me as a member of Fairy Tail."
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"It feeds its members magic, and I can sense it. It feels foreign."
Makarov turned to him in shock.
"So you do know what's going on." Seige said, tone hard
"You shouldn't be able to feel that. You carry secrets too."
"Give me a hint, and I'll give one in return." Seige said neutrally
"... It is to prepare them for the future. A battle is coming, and they will not be prepared otherwise."
"I see. Fair enough. I won't as further. Here's my hint to you. While I may be half lizardman... my other half isn't human nor is it any reptilian kin."
"I see."
"So, what is it that you wanted to show me?" Seige asked as they neared the Guild hall
"I never did give you the spiel did I?"
Seige raised one of his thick eyebrows to the old man.
"Do fairies really have tails? Do they even exist? Like them, this place is eternal mystery... A never ending adventure." The Master stated with a smile
"That's what you wanted to show me?" Seige scoffed out
"Yes and no. This is all I have to physically show, but I hope that if you examine those words... you'll come to the true meaning of Fairy Tail. The thing that binds us and gives us that magic. It is the reason we're number one after all..." The man said looking up at Seige, "I can tell you have taken a cynical view of the world. You obviously have reasons for doing so, but my only goal for you is to see you release that shell and truly shine. That way, you can embark on the adventure that makes Fairy Tail so great."
Seige's eyes widened from their unusually slim appearance. That's why this guild was different. Magic was just a small part of what bound them. He had been lucky enough to be stuck in the only mages guild that didn't care about Magic. He smiled at that. Hell, he broke into a weak, teary laugh.
"I get you old man. Lucky me I guess?"
"Indeed you are."
"You know what I think we should do?"
"Oh, providing input now?"
"Well, I want to keep my new home in the best condition possible."
"What's your suggestion then child?" Makarov grinned ear to ear
"We take the fight to Phantom. We kick them so hard they go crying to the Council, and when they do... we bust them on this." Seige gestured to himself
"Already thinking like a Fairy." Makarov said patting Seige on the back with the aid of his Titan Magic
Seige silently, but awkwardly agreed. He was still uncomfortable with the idea of magic being so close to him... but he figured that it wasn't that bad. He could grow to tolerate magic... at least in others.
Seige sighed as he leaned back in his chair. The guild was doing fine he guessed. After the Master announced what happened, most of the members were heavily in favor of the suggestion on how to deal with it. Namely... destroy Phantom. Such a shocker there. Seige knew they were a rambunctious guild, but he never pegged them to be so friendly. It was strange and unfamiliar to say the least.
Seige tilted his hat down, shutting his eyes to the glow of the candles that lit the basement of Fairy Tail. The hall was going to be open the whole night to ensure they stuck together and an incident like with Gajeel didn't happen on the eve of battle, so he figured he'd get some shuteye. He nodded off as the rest of the guild discussed the plan. Even Natsu was getting in on it not that he helped much though.
"You got any ideas Seige? You were hired by them, do you know the layout of their guild hall?" Seige heard Levy's voice
"Naw, I didn't see the hall. They sent a proxy. I do know a bit about their members through. Their magic's and the such. Know your employer as the saying goes..." He mumbled out
"Anything about the Element 4?" Lucy asked from behind the bluenette
"Totomaru, Juvia, Aria, and Sol. Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth. They are in tune with their elements to such a degree that it almost puts Natsu to shame." Seige started, "Totomaru can control any type of fire, and I mean any. Don't let Natsu face off against that guy he'll be worn down quickly."
"HEY!" Natsu yelled out, insulted at the thought he couldn't beat a fire mage
"Juvia, also known as the 'Rain Woman,' she is a master of water. Hell, she's made of it. Don't let her near any shore, and you should be fine. If you get her near any water source... run. Also to note, she's probably crazy. Do with that what you will."
"Definitely not going near that..." Gray spoke up, nervously
"Aria... now that's a duesy. He can control wind magic, but has a subset of it available to him. A much more deadly variety."
"Aerospace Magic?" Makarov inputted
"The same," Seige answered, "Aria can suck the magical energy from a target. The effects worsen the stronger of a mage you are." he sent a pointed look at Makarov
"I'm not that old. I can handle some measly punk." Makarov stated defensively
"Aerospace users can also hide their magical signature by altering the air currents around them to prevent their signature from scattering."
"So, he can one hit anyone AND is undetectable." Cana sighed out in between gulps of her... wow that's a large barrel
Seige shook off the shock and returned to task at hand. Seige looked around quickly.
"Does anyone have a pen and paper?" Seige called out after a few moments
Mirajane was quick to supply a set. With that out of the way, he quickly sketched a general portrait of each of the Elemental 4. It was quick and sloppy by his means, but it would be easy to recognize the person if you were to compare them to his sketch. That was all that mattered after all.
"Now that you guys have a visual reference, we can get to Sol." Seige continued quickly
"I didn't know you could draw. You're actually quite good at it." Mira commented
"In my time hunting bounties, criminals tend to enjoy messing up the posters I get for reference. I picked the skill up pretty quickly after the... 8th or 9th lost one?" Seige said questioningly, "I honestly can't remember when I just found it easier than trying to explain it from memory to people."
"Awesome! Can we get to this Sol guy? I want to lock arms in epic combat... LIKE A MAN!" Elfman roared over the mostly mumbling crowd
"Alrighty then... Anyway, Sol is a tricky bugger. He uses a combination of Earth clone magic and diver magic. At least that what I can guess. He probably has more in store though..."
"YEAH!" Elfman roared again
Seige sighed. They didn't realize just how bad this was going to get.
"Don't be celebrating. Phantom isn't going to be a walk in the park. They won't take mercy on you if you're hurt. I fully expect them to target Makarov as he is our leader. Cut the head off of the snake as they call it. Makarov, WATCH for Aria. Besides Jose, he is the only real threat to you. Neglect him and you will fall."
"Gray, you're the ice mage right?" Seige moved his lecture to Gray
"Yeah, so?"
"You need to take one Juvia. Freeze her if you can as she is made of water."
"If you say so."
"Natsu, you need to avoid Totomaru at all costs. He will be able to control the fire you emit. That includes when you ignite yourself."
"Pfft."
"Makarov, you need to hold back."
"Bu-"
"In all honesty, it would be better if I were to fight Aria. Since I don't use magic, my born in container isn't tied to my life. Stealing my magic would do little."
"I see your point." Makarov succeeded after a few seconds
"You should take on Jose though. As the only other Wizard Saint, you have the best chance of defeating him."
Makarov smiled at that.
"The rest of you don't have any discernible weaknesses that would hurt you against the Element 4. Other than your lack of magical power that is..." Seige announced
A few collective "Aw"s echoed through the guild. Seige chuckled at the sight, then handed the drawings to Mira to copy through some magical device that Seige figured they had. From then on though, he rested for the upcoming battle.
The following day was hectic to say the least. People were scrambling across the guild, gathering things that they thought might help them in the upcoming battle. He surprisingly saw a few members dragging along health potions. Whether they thought it would heal them in a rut or decided to take one before the battle as a preventative measure... he didn't know.
It would be useful either way.
Taking initiative upon the packing, he had gathered his things and made sure he packed extra health potions just in case. He would most likely be facing Gajeel yet again to his complete and utter disdain. While he appreciated the guy as a person... but he had fallen far. It was saddening to say the least.
On other topics more in tune with his interests, he was glad to find that SEVERAL of Phantom's mages were known criminals. Nowhere near as well... established, but he figured he could tear at least a good 450k out of their bounties... subtract 50k in travel... He'd make a good profit of this yet. He, of course didn't need the money due to his rather lucrative abilities at bounty hunting, so that would be a bit of a drop in the bucket but who was complaining?
Money was money.
On the bright side, it wasn't dirty money... or blood money... or-
Seige cut himself off.
He forgot something important.
"Hey, Erza, you are a Re-Quip mage right?" Seige called over from the other side of the guild hall to the busty armored mage
"Yes, that is true. May I inquire why?" The mage asked slightly stiffly in confusion
"I tried to fight Gajeel last time and... let's just say I had to break some of my rules to get by. Would you mind lending me one of your normal swords that could cut... oh... I'd say... Tungsten?"
"Why would you need a sword that could cut through such a tough material?" The Scarlet Knight exclaimed
"Dragon Iron is a bitch. Especially when you have a slight weakness to dragon slayer magic."
"Are his bones made of Dragon Iron?" She asked with an innocent curiosity that honestly made the Bounty Hunter nervous
"N-no... He covers himself in Dragon Iron similar to Natsu with his fire. Though I assume it is for completely opposite reasons though..." Seige stated with a nervous frown
"How so?"
"I'd assume Natsu's flames can burn even if they aren't directly attacking you?"
"Of course."
"I Think Natsu's is a repercussive measure. In other words, hit him, you burn yourself. Gajeel does it to mitigate damage and strengthen his blows."
"I see. That is an interesting theory. I will have to test that out soon." Erza said, grabbing Seige's head and slamming it into her breastplate
The world went white as Seige toppled over for a few moments and crashed through several sets of chairs. After a few seconds, his vision returned, and he used one of the toppled tables to get up. He blinked a few white spots out of his vision as he responded.
"Great... yeah... thanks, Erza..." He said out voice gravely after the impact
A/N
So, this is mostly development with Seige. I didn't really intend anything to happen in this other than that. If I am correct, y'all should be getting some more action in the future.